Description
Irresistible French Beef is a comforting dish inspired by classic French cuisine, featuring tender beef slow-cooked , onions, carrots, garlic, and herbs in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for an elegant dinner or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz mushrooms, halved
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and flour, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and seared beef back into the pot. Stir well.
- Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
- In the last 30 minutes, stir in mushrooms.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty French bread.
Notes
- For the most authentic flavor, use a good-quality
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
